Tender

Independent expertise to provide Action Learning facilitators for the Solent LEP Peer to Peer Network Programme

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Sep 2020 at 22:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council, representing the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership, is currently conducting a procurement process for the project titled "Independent expertise to provide Action Learning facilitators for the Solent LEP Peer to Peer Network Programme". This tender falls under the industry category of Business development consultancy services and aims to recruit up to 10 facilitators for various cohorts across the Solent area, including local authorities and specific groups such as female entrepreneurs. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with a tender submission deadline set for 16th October 2020, and the contract is expected to run from 2nd November 2020 until 31st March 2021, with a total budget of £100,000 allocated across multiple lots.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in consultancy services focused on business development and learning facilitation. Companies with experience in delivering structured programmes and workshops, particularly those that can cater to diverse groups, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With budgets of £10,000 allocated for each cohort, there is potential for several businesses to engage in this initiative, thus offering pathways for growth and collaboration within the local entrepreneurial community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent expertise to provide Action Learning facilitators for the Solent LEP Peer to Peer Network Programme

Notice Description

Portsmouth City Council (the council), on behalf of the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced providers. The scope of which will comprise of but may not be limited to provision of a facilitator or range of facilitators to support the delivery of the Solent Peer to Peer Network programme. The Solent LEP is seeking a maximum of 10 facilitators to support peer to peer cohorts across the Solent. The facilitators must be able to deliver the programme over an 18 week period, 2 hours per week, until 31st March 2021. It is envisaged that the 10 cohorts will be divided as follows: - 1 cohort per each local authority area with the Solent LEP (Southampton, Portsmouth, Havant, Gosport, Fareham, Isle of Wight, New Forest and Eastleigh) - 1 Marine and Maritime cohort - 1 female entrepreneur cohort This opportunity is offered on a Lotted basis with each Lot made up of 1 cohort. Bids are invited for individual Lots/cohorts, or to deliver a number of Lots/cohorts. Each Lot/cohort will be awarded separately and the council and the Solent LEP reserve the right to award between 1 and 10 suppliers as necessary. Each Lot/cohort has a budget of PS10,000. The initial contract period will be for approximately 4 months, ending on 31st March 2021. The closing date for receipt of your expression of interest is given against the heading entitled - Date documents can be requested until. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Independent expertise to provide Action Learning facilitators for the Solent LEP Peer to Peer Network Programme. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ff67fbd-647b-4880-bb0e-8494028cd130
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
PO1 2BJ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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